Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 34840

Eyesight: Hereditary Diseases

Tabled: 3 March 2025

Answered: 18 March 2025

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many people in the UK have genetic eye conditions impacting the AIPLI gene.

Answer

Ashley Dalton

Mutations in the AIPL1 gene can cause retinal disorders. Genetic causes of retinal disorders are tested for by R32 testing that is available nationally via the National Genomic Test Directory for any patient that meets the eligibility criteria. R32 tests ...

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